Hassan Haskins a running back Denver Broncos might target in 2022 NFL Draft
The Denver Broncos met virtually with former Michigan running back Hassan Haskins at the 2022 NFL Draft.
So much for the Denver Broncos potentially bringing running back Melvin Gordon back, maybe. Previously, I had the thought that the longer Gordon was unsigned by a different team, he had a better chance of returning to Denver. While that may be the case, it’s not looking great.
The Denver Broncos appear to be doing heavy research on running backs in the 2022 NFL Draft class. The latest is that the team met with former Michigan running back Hassan Haskins virtually at the 2022 NFL Draft.
In 2021, Haskins rushed for 1,327 yards and scored 20 touchdowns for the Wolverines on 270 carries. He was the team’s primary running back, with Blake Corum carrying the football 144 times for 952 yards and 11 touchdowns.
It does not appear that the Denver Broncos will add a running back through free agency. Many backs are off the table at this point, so adding a guy such as Haskins seems like a logical play here.
Recently, Haskins was interviewed by The Draft Network’s Justin Melo. He appears to have tremendous confidence in himself, which is always a good thing. Check out the full question and answer article from Melo here.
With this being a deep class for the running back position, Haskins might be available for the Broncos in the middle of the draft. If that’s the case, the team will be able to address more pressing needs prior to using a draft pick on a running back.
Regardless, I think that Haskins would be a nice fit for the Broncos’ new running scheme. Javonte Williams figures to be the starter at running back, but the team will need to add someone else with Gordon seemingly unlikely to return in 2022.
Currently, the team has Williams, Mike Boone, and Damarea Crockett at the position. There may be increased confidence in Boone, who was signed to a two-year contract just over a year ago.